International Business & Management (B.Sc.)

We all live in a world with globalized markets. In order to successfully compete in these markets, companies of all sizes need people who not only have a sound knowledge of business and management principles but are also equipped for multi-national environments where intercultural and language competencies are of utmost importance.

These needs are addressed through this program which combines business education with language skills and fosters an international climate that enables future careers.

This program is meant for high school graduates who want to lay the right foundations for an international career by

• Obtaining in-depth knowledge of the most important disciplines of business administration,
• specializing in management,
• studying exclusively in English, and
• Developing skills in a second language.

Target Group

This program is the right course for high school graduates who are interested in business and economic aspects, love learning languages, and want to pursue an international career

Teaching Methods

Seminars (combination of lectures and practical sessions), case studies, presentations, discussions, role plays, simulations, e-learning, and video conferences - consistently with a practical and international focus

Why Study in Fulda?

Many Possibilities

Fulda University of Applied Sciences with its eight departments offers around 60 Bachelor's and Master's programs. The selection is large and ranges from technology, computer science, business, and law to nutrition, health, society, and culture. In addition to traditional subjects such as business administration or electrical engineering, we also offer innovative degree programs such as Nutrition, Health Sciences, or Renewable Energies.

Applied Sciences - the Combination of Theory and Practice

Fulda University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences. This means that studying with us is not just about theory, but also has a lot to do with practice. This is reflected, among other things, in the close relationship between the university and regional organizations and companies, for example, when it comes to internships or theses. The International Careers Service of the International Office also offers international students and graduates a comprehensive range of information and advice on the topics of internships and career entry - paving the way to your future career.

Dual Study Programs - a German Success Story

More practice is not possible. As a student in a dual study program, you attend courses at the university and work in a company. In this way, you gain specialized knowledge that you can apply directly, gain the necessary experience for the transition into work, and also earn money. Some degree programs even include complete vocational training. This means you study in a discipline and learn a profession at the same time.

State-of-the-Art Equipment and the Latest Technology

Where could technicians, scientists, or engineers apply their acquired knowledge better than at the workplaces typical for their work? Fortunately, Fulda University of Applied Sciences has a wide range of so-called "labs" for authentic experimentation, real research, and repeated application. This Audio/video, NetLab, Renewable Energies Lab, Raw Materials Science Lab, Microbiology Lab, and Skills Labs simulate real working conditions and thus help students acquire the skills for their future profession.

From Preparatory Program to Doctorate

At Fulda University of Applied Sciences, you can follow the complete path of higher education. If you still lack some knowledge, you can catch up on it in a preparatory program. If you want to complete a Master's degree or even a doctorate, all doors are open to you. Since 2016, Fulda University of Applied Sciences has been the first university in Germany to have the right to award doctorates independently.

Thriving Internationality

Of the approximately 9,000 students at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, about 1,500 are not from Germany, but from over 100 different countries. The mix of languages, cultures, and perspectives not only creates an international atmosphere on campus and in the refectory but also enriches the courses and (student) life in the city.

Short Distances and Personal Contact

A great advantage of small towns and small universities is the short distances and personal contact between students and their lecturers. Despite its now 9,000 students, Fulda University of Applied Sciences still has a familiar atmosphere. People know each other and meet regularly. If you need support, you don't have to look far and the contact persons are easy to reach.

Support Where It Is Needed

We want to help international students with their transition to life in Germany and Fulda. To this end, we have developed various measures for the time before and during your studies. Special preparatory programs such as Pre-College and Pre-Study help you to improve your German language skills, acquire specialist knowledge, or get to know the German academic system. The Buddy program, the orientation week as well as field trips provide opportunities for encounters and exchange.

Historic City With a Central Location

With a population of around 70,000, Fulda is one of the smallest cities in Germany. However, it offers a high quality of life, short distances, public safety, and nature on your doorstep. Its central location and direct connections to trains, long-distance buses, and highways make Fulda an ideal starting point for getting to know the whole of Germany.

Free Time Activities

A historic city center, museums and theatres, restaurants, and bars, concerts, clubs and parties, hiking and cycling trails, and the mountains of the Rhön. The list of leisure activities in and around Fulda is very long. On campus, there are university sports, and events as well as student projects, film evenings, the University Days, and the International Evening. And if you want even more, the train to Frankfurt/Main only takes about 80 minutes...

Students will receive a sound education in the most important sub-disciplines of business administration and economics. In later semesters, the program specializes in management. Students will also acquire basic language skills in a second language (Spanish or French; German for German non-native speakers). This combination will allow you to start a career in an innovative and global business environment.

Internships abroad

All students are required to complete an internship in the practical phase of the program or to spend a period of study abroad. The internationally oriented internship lasts six months and is arranged at a company or organization in a country where a foreign language is spoken. Students are expected to work the standard hours of a full-time employee.

Your internship abroad will be supervised by a professor and involves a term paper and either a presentation or a report. You will have fulfilled the internship requirements once the company or organization issues a certificate of completion, and if you have submitted the required term paper and presentation/report on time. Details are provided in Annex 3 (Internship Regulations) of the Examination Regulations.

Studies abroad

The semester abroad is an integral part of the study program in International Business Administration.

You can study at a partner university or look for a university yourself. Alternatively, you can do an internship abroad or in Germany (see above). Your studies abroad will offer you many opportunities to deepen your theoretical knowledge and strengthen your intercultural competence.

At the beginning of the second semester, you will be given basic information about the options for studying abroad, e.g. where you can study and which support and programs are available for you. The Department of Business has partnerships with universities in Europe, the USA, and Australia. There are also well-established partnerships with Fulda University of Applied Sciences and the German federal State of Hesse.

While studying abroad, you will earn at least 20 credit points by completing at least four modules in Business Administration.

Within the study program, double-degree options are available.

The focus on international business and management aspects and excellent language education will allow you to start a career in an innovative and global business environment. After first experiences within a real company environment, your education will assist you in pursuing an international career at the manager level with a budget and people responsibility

Alternatively, you may wish to study for a master‘s degree either at Fulda University of Applied Sciences or at another university. This would be mandatory if you would like to pursue an academic career and seek a doctoral degree, for example.